There are 4 ways to get from Trier to Kaiserslautern by bus, train, rideshare or car
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Trier to Kaiserslautern is to rideshare, which costs €5 - €8 and takes 1h 32m.
The quickest way to get from Trier to Kaiserslautern is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kaiserslautern, Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kaiserslautern, Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Trier and Kaiserslautern is 89 km. The road distance is 116 km.
The best way to get from Trier to Kaiserslautern without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €11 - €16.
The bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbf takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Trier to Kaiserslautern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Kaiserslautern train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Trier to Kaiserslautern is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €11 - €16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 1h 56m.
- Distance: 88.5 km
- Duration: 1h 30m
What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Kaiserslautern, Germany?
FlixBus operates a bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €11 - €16 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Süwex operates a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbf every 2 hours, and the journey takes 1h 56m. Deutsche Bahn Regional also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 0621 8301200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Süwex
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Trier to Kaiserslautern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Trier to Kaiserslautern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kaiserslautern, Hbf station.
Trier to Kaiserslautern train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Kaiserslautern, Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Kaiserslautern is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Trier to Kaiserslautern.
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